I know, it sounds like a Photoshop gimmick that just made its way onto the net, but when we double checked this claim it turns out that it actually is true! So, there are many car fanatics across the globe (millions) and many others who specifically love the Porsche, but surely none can compete with the sheer craziness of Gil Dezer. This dud was wacky enough (and we mean that in a real good way) to actually take the help of a crane, go through plenty of trouble and let go of a driving option to put a 1950 Porsche Spyder 550 on the top of his 8,000-square-foot condo! And when you look at it, it does look like the work of Spiderman; just that there are no strings attached!

It took an entire team of technicians, a crane and plenty of modifications to get the Spyder 550 up there and now Gil can control its headlights and horn from a touchscreen placed besides the door. Cool and crazy at the same time Gil could obviously afford to hang a car for as an indoor decorative as he own another 7 Porsches too (We told you he was a fanatic!)

While obviously there are many across the globe who own a fleet of cars, none have tried this before making Gil and his condo damn special. So, the day yours truly can afford to but 4 or 5 Ferraris, he will try and emulate Gil… I did say try…

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In the world of automobiles there are two distinct sects that each represent pinnacle in their own way- Ferrari and the Mercedes Benz. While the former represents raw power, sheer audacity and sensational Italian design, the later is the symbol of German precision, superior engine technology, perfect build and ultra-lavish delights. It is Mercedes, with its classy black look and elegance galore, that has become a symbol of royalty and has carried the chosen few. Now they take it a step higher and rev the whole “awesome automobile” experience a few notches up with the new Mercedes Benz Limousine.

In isolation, both Mercedes Benz and the traditional Limo represent technology that pampers your senses, offer you sizzling interiors and a drive that us unmatchable. Club them both and you have ‘nirvana on wheels’. The New Mercedes Limousine is available on the S-Class and E-Class models, in different sizes and can sit from 6 to 10 people total depending on the size. On the inside you will discover classy leather interior, TV and DVD installed for entertainment, little bar for drinks and the most modern gadgetry to keep you connected.

Apart from the visual grandeur and special attention that the Merc-Benz Limo draws, it offers you the traditional safety and guarantee that is promised by the German auto giant. So what is the price of this beauty? We say, it’s simply priceless… Stand in queue gentleman!

Via: Prweb / Limousinesworld

There are so many minis around these days and many kits that tweak and modify them in various ways that one almost finds it scantly surprising that a new version has turned up over the weekend. But this one is pretty special considering that the Arden Mini cooper equipe will not only be a Limited edition venture, but seems to really light up your day with its authentic Mini-like features. Released specifically to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Equipe Arden’s British Touring Car Championship victory, the MINI Cooper Equipe will be personally signed by signed by founder Jochen Arden.

The car itself seems very compact and ergonomic in styling along with components that bring certain elements from the ‘racing track’ and incorporate them into the equipe. Sporting what looks like a vintage dashboard, hand-stitched leather seats, handmade stainless steel and chrome grills and special 18″ aluminum wheels, the tiny wonder will surely sell out like hot cakes; all the more when you consider that only 40 of these will be out. So what is the price tag? Well, it is anyone’s guess for now.

Via: limitedhype / arden / zercustoms

Rappers no long stay lost in their own music world. They are on the front page on fashion magazines, have their own accessories line and, not to mention, make a lot of crime news. Damon Dash has been no different, especially with his own jewellery band Tiret New York.

Now Damon has delved into another lucrative business, automotive design. With the creation of the Tiret Sport Coupe, Damon has taken over yet another fashionable piece of business under his wings. Designed after the Range Rover Sport, the Tiret Sport Coupe was launched at the watch expo Baselword. The SUV has Nappa leather upholstered seats, wood trim, and exterior mods include wider flared arches, LED lighting (just like the Fiat Barbie 500?) and 22” alloy wheels. Screaming luxury even further is the full glass sunroof. If you think that is enough then you are so mistaken. The Tiret Sport Coupe also has real diamond accents on its watch dial displays from the Tiret diamond timepieces along with a central clock. 

The Tiret Sport Coupe is so exclusive that even its price is being kept secret. The price is available on demand but, of course, would be so filthy expensive that most people would faint upon hearing.

Via: JustLuxe/Luxist

Would you like it if your car and garage just popped out of the ground when you wanted to use them? Minus clutter. Lots of space. Sounds dreamy?.

Pop-up garages Thunderbirds aircraft hangar style (in Tracy Island), are the latest fad for home owners. Hydraulic lift based parking spaces have existed before, but this one is innovative.

This £50,000 Cardok parking option that is futuristic as well as effective is a Cardok that lifts out from the ground when operated electronically. The hydraulic platform can be hidden under a water feature in your home compound, a patch of gravel or a second car too.

It uses a hydraulic platform that can be hidden under a water feature, flowerbed or patch of gravel – or even a second car. Reportedly, enquiries for the product have doubled since its 2008 July’s Hampton Court Palace Flower Show promotion. Its waiting list is four months long. A boon for Londoners wishing to use their garages as extra rooms, and those elsewhere too.

Cardok officials say it is more secure than a garage or driveway, giving the vehicle protection from natural elements too, and helps harvest rainwater, better.

The lift takes 10 weeks to build, about three days to install, operates silently.

Via: Dailymail UK

Here is a way in which you can combine the functions of a plane and a car. The Runflier Stalker is a cool new vehicle that appears to be like a four wheeled car but it can actually fly. It can reach speeds of up to 200 kilometres in the air. The Runflier was designed by Russian designer Alexander Begak who is not only talented but also has a quirky sense of humour.

The Runflier can be used to take aerial photographs, map, monitor, conduct night surveys and many more. However, there is no mention about the price or availability of this awesome vehicle.

Just make sure you keep reading about such strange vehicles because when the Runflier is launched, you will have to rush. People always end up missing chances of buying cool stuff as vehicles like Runflier are always in demand.

Via: TheFutureofThings/InventorSpot

Having a number plate that is specifically designed the way you want them in terms of what goes on the board is a bug deal and many people go out of their way to get one that they want. To have the initials that you want and to be the first one in that series is indeed a big deal and that is what was proved by the auctions of some very special number plates by the UK car registration agency. The 1 RH plate went for a whooping $247,652 and the other number plates also went for a lot and reaped in some rich bounty of the municipal authorities.

The sale of 1 RH was impressive, but so was the performance of other lots which achieved prices that would otherwise have raised eyebrows in their own right. Amongst the respectable sales which, nevertheless, pale by comparison were CHR 151S ($13,974) and AYM 44N ($10,564). There have been previous number plates that have gone for a fortune as well and it seems that the sale of number plates is totally immune to the economic slump happening worldwide.

The 1 RH was bought by businessman Robert Harverson and the recruitment sector specialist sure seemed happy with the deal he got out of it!

Via: Regtransfers / BBC

Zhongshan saw the diamond-studded Subaru being unveiled and this was probably as glittering show as you will ever get to watch. Despite car lovers and even car makers across the planet agreeing unanimously that cars like this were not really practical, it seems that the gold coated and diamond-studded vehicle trend is here to stay for a bit longer. Beyond anything else, this of course is Subaru trying to draw the attention of the consumer towards the car rather than the special diamond studded version.

The diamonds on Subaru along with the silver added to the car have driven the price of a 249,800 Yuan car to a price tag of 600,000 Yuan. That though is the least of ones concern when one starts taking a look at the dashboard studded with glittering stones, the steering wheel decorated in more such bling and even the gear rod sporting plenty of diamonds. It is all about blinging it up on the interiors with this one. You might want to be a bit careful though as parking this in a public place could be a pretty risky thing to do at any point!

Via: zsnet / chinanews

He 1932 Ford Roadster is an inspirational design that has set the wheels rolling for the automobile industry as a whole and for fossil fuel powered cars in particular. This was the one master-stroke of Ford that made sure that gasoline driven machines were here to stay. The pedal powered version of this timeless piece of history is here and if you are a motorhead and want to introduce the fun of four wheels in a traditional fashion to your kid, then this is about as perfect an initiation program as you can get. Moreover, you can start off describing the evolution cars with this as your first model!

This pedal car is hand built with a chain-drive system, and has pneumatic tires to ensure a more forgiving ride over bumps, while a ball joint steering mechanism provides secure handling. Perfect for kids in the age group of 3 and 5, it can support even a weight of 200 lbs. The interiors are also custom crafted to replicate the original and the headlights and horn work with four AA batteries that come included.

The detailed interiors also include a decorative folded roof cover, a one-piece grill, working headlights, audible horn, and a hand crank parking brake. The 1932 Ford Roadster in its model pedal version is available for $ 1999.95 (Just say $2000) and would really make for a fabulous gift come this Christmas. After all, the festive season is all about tradition!

Via: Hammacher

The MINI Cooper S is surely the car of the young and the restless with its superb design and a performance that matches the style. The 1.6 liter powered car accelerates from 0 to 100 in just 7.1 seconds and has a top speed of very impressive 225 km/h. Yet, it was not a package that was satisfying to designer and artist Marco Mehne and so he set about altering the Mini Cooper S to suit his style. So he created the MINI Cooper S in space-frame style with 20 hand paint jobs, three finishes and 40,000 Swarovski crystals to adorn its surface.

The new MINI thus created is a show in grand spectacle and a work of art that is subtle and stylish. The car had plenty of input put into it by Marco and his creative team and painting on such a space-frame styled body was far more difficult than imagined. Yet Marco put in time, effort and plenty of creativity to convert this into a moving work of art. The 40,000 Swarovski crystals that it sports further add to the bling of this special car.

The car is all set to make its grand debut and steal the spotlight at a VIP event on the opening of the fair Heim + Handwerk, 28 November 2008 in Munich. There is no doubt that when Marco�s work steps out in front of all, it will be the star of the show. This might one day go away in an auction for plenty, but the art work put on it is simply priceless!

Via: openpr